guys, need your support... I have Super Castle tool (like this: Cannondale Super Castle Lefty + Headshok Cartridge Removal Tool - KH031 - CannondaleExperts.com ) and Lefty 130 PBR Carbon. Today I have tried to remove damper cartridge from my lefty but I wasn't able to do this, because this tool can't reach the damper itself, it looks like the shaft of the damper is longer then the tool and the rebound not does not let the tool reach the damper.
Hope I described the problem so as you can understand

guys, need your support... I have Super Castle tool (like this: Cannondale Super Castle Lefty + Headshok Cartridge Removal Tool - KH031 - CannondaleExperts.com ) and Lefty 130 PBR Carbon. Today I have tried to remove damper cartridge from my lefty but I wasn't able to do this, because this tool can't reach the damper itself, it looks like the shaft of the damper is longer then the tool and the rebound not does not let the tool reach the damper.
Hope I described the problem so as you can understand

Perhaps I should take out the rebound knob to fit the super castle tool? Should I?

Does anyone know the A/C lengths of say 26" Lefty vs. 29" Lefty? I have a Flash 29er and thinking of doing a 650b Rush and wanted to know how much geo would change if I used the Lefty of my Flash 29er. Thanks!

So there really is no such thing as a 29er specific Lefty since all 3 can be (and are) used on 29er bikes. I think the Flashes come with Ultras set to 90mm. I think the Rushes came with 110mm DLR2 Leftys, so the Ultra will be 10mm taller with the same sized wheel. The 650b front wheel will make the front even taller.

I'm a big 650b fanatic so I say definitely give it a shot. However, you might want to keep your eyes open for a 100mm Lefty Speed if you feel the Ultra makes the front end too slack.

So there really is no such thing as a 29er specific Lefty since all 3 can be (and are) used on 29er bikes. I think the Flashes come with Ultras set to 90mm. I think the Rushes came with 110mm DLR2 Leftys, so the Ultra will be 10mm taller with the same sized wheel. The 650b front wheel will make the front even taller.

I'm a big 650b fanatic so I say definitely give it a shot. However, you might want to keep your eyes open for a 100mm Lefty Speed if you feel the Ultra makes the front end too slack.

Thanks for the response! I'm really interested in the 650b. Do you have any experience running the Lefty Ultra on a Rush?

I have my eyes on a Lefty Speed on eBay but as you know even used ones aren't cheap. Using the one I have on my Flash would save money but I do worry about messing with the geo of the Rush (which I like a lot).

this looks like the place.
I am building a 2007 Scalpel, size XL, from the frame up.
I need to findout the size of the headstock, which brake sets are best to go with,
rims, tires, etc.
Is it worth it to spend the cash on the Lefty Fork, or would a regular Rock Shox fork work as well?

I'm 6'5" and 225, and want to make sure i give myself enough room to use my legs, so the best size for the cranks, rims and all would be great advice.

The minute details, for headstock, forks . . . it's all going to be important to hear

Thanks for your help, looking forward to building this bike getting out there!

650b for 2009 110mm lefty rlc

Hello all,
Sorry to revive an old thread, but looking for some help on fitting a 650b wheel to a 2009 lefty rlc 110mm. I've searched a bit on my own, but haven't found any definitive answers. So:
1. Will a 650B wheel work in this fork without any spacers etc?
2. If not, is there any spacers available or has anybody made any that work well?
thanks!!
freddy von fredrickson

Anyone has picture of the "recommended" rerouting for the brake cable underneath the down tube.
I find that the out of the box setting (well the one set by my shop at least) is weird and makes the hose way too long and grinding on the frame.
I have seen people talking about rerouting it underneath the frame but i never could get a glance at where exactly they would put it through.
I'm thinking of buying Ragley Triple Cable Guide Kit to fit and would really like if someone could post picture of their "better" routing.
Thanks,
JF